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County legal staff explained that Florida and U.S. constitutional requirements limit eminent-domain exercises to acquisitions that are for a public purpose and are necessary to accomplish that public purpose. The resolutions the board approved make the statutory and constitutional findings required to attach the resolutions to petitions in circuit court and permit county attorneys to proceed with filing.

County Attorney staff said the resolutions were narrowed in editing to identify precisely which property interests would be acquired for each parcel (fee simple, drainage easements, temporary construction easements, or partial acquisitions) rather than generically listing fee simple for all parcels. The change reflects the project’s mix of permanent and temporary interests.

Board action: Commissioner Stone moved approval, Commissioner McLean seconded, and the board voted unanimously to approve the resolutions authorizing the eminent‑domain filings for the Phase 1 road project.

Why it matters: The resolutions are a procedural step that authorizes the county to seek court orders to obtain property interests it deems necessary to build a publicly funded road project. County staff said the actions move right-of-way acquisition forward so construction and final design can proceed on schedule.

Ending: Commissioners expressed the project’s public-value goal and recorded unanimous approval of the resolutions to permit staff to proceed with eminent-domain filings if negotiated acquisitions cannot be completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marion County - Board of County Commissioners on 2025-01-21 9:00 AM - Jan 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board adopted resolutions making the necessary findings to allow filing eminent-domain petitions to acquire limited property interests for the Southwest 40th/Southwest 49th Avenue Phase 1 road improvements.","taxTitle","Marion County, Florida","taxId",4897,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698051,"Board grants two utility waivers, orders water connection and temporary septic rule for plaza renovation",634,6617000,7251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c&start=6617&end=7251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c/thumbnail_6617000.jpg","/articles/6698051/Marion-County/Florida/Board-grants-two-utility-waivers-orders-water-connection-and-temporary-septic-rule-for-plaza-renovation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698051-f6d5b577dd4c5ad6d8ea290c651d2f39/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151811&Signature=JGr28uiotzGCFElBOuqhdkrk4mmYeQBcGnstnyrHwVKVEVe3saha1pZPvGGcvlxEYljq6IkXfDO38xlheXbr6UkYDhMZiYz029SxcOyfVYsVh1gYq9n7~TWx3g4jCakrZmjcV-3JG7DT6lpN1MXYGCxzt-L1HtS5VlD4VFc32yZEvri1CowddHyNH9xT7G-NTfUstzD8O1zL10z85DVIjp-slhpGbgjI-JHyxyP3Kr4iOTVeKsfd4J19a9asJn--bGn-zbkZFdNSuVYtqTd9md3WpCznhYljnfzgpG4HI6VdU6LTHMcK8aixRpIpsWgCiIC68aIq4dzBdozIBMUxSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County commissioners on Jan. 21 considered multiple appeals of Development Review Committee (DRC) denials and approved one waiver while imposing a staged connection requirement in another case.

Waiver for single-family lot (9.1): Marco Enderica asked the board for a waiver from the county requirement to connect to the centralized water system. Utilities staff said the county water main sits about 150 feet from the edge of his property and that a required extension would be roughly 270 feet. Enderica told the board running the extension would cost roughly $30,000 and that he prefers a private well on medical and financial grounds. After brief questioning about benefiting lots and alternative connections, Commissioner James McLean moved to grant the waiver (to overturn the DRC denial); Commissioner Stone seconded and the board voted unanimously to grant the waiver.

Plaza renovation: water & sewer (9.2 & 9.3): The board then considered a more complex case for a commercial plaza (building permit no. 202-404-3856) represented by Jimmy Gooding and engineer Jose Lopez. Staff presented cost estimates from Kimley-Horn indicating a sewer extension under U.S. 441 would cost about $109,000, water about $17,000, and design/permitting $28,000 — roughly $154,000 in total. Gooding argued the property’s change of occupancy had been previously handled in 2023 without a mandatory connection and said the new permit triggered a costly reanalysis. Staff said a modest increase in equivalent residential connections (ERCs) or flow brought the property within connection distance under current code.

After discussion about statutory and policy fairness and possible middle-ground remedies, the board adopted a compromise motion (moved by Commissioner McLean, seconded by Commissioner Alec Zalick):
- The applicant must connect to county water immediately.
- The applicant may remain on the existing septic system for wastewater until the septic system fails or must be replaced; upon failure or when county sewer becomes available on the applicant’s side of the road (within the code’s ERC-based connection distance), the property must connect to sewer.
The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Commissioners and staff recognized the financial burden of full sewer extensions across major highways but said the county’s land‑development code requires connection when flows or ERCs rise and when mains are within the code’s connection distance. Commissioners also urged staff to review code language and historic practice to improve clarity on when commercial renovations trigger mandatory connection.

Costs and context (from record): For the single‑family private‑well waiver the board noted the on‑site well option avoids an immediate $30,000 connection for the homeowner; for the plaza Kimley‑Horn estimates the sewer crossing would be the largest expense (~$109,000), with water and design raising the total to ~ $154,000. Staff recommended, and the board accepted, an approach that requires water connection now and delays sewer connection until failure or until sewer availability meets the county’s connection-distance rules.

Ending: The board voted unanimously on both matters and asked staff to provide clearer code guidance about when upgrades to existing commercial properties should trigger mandatory utility connections.","The board granted a waiver allowing a homeowner to remain on a private well (while noting distances and costs), and addressed a separate commercial-plaza permit dispute by ordering immediate connection to county water, allowing continued use of existing septic until failure or until sewer is available within the code connection distance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698056,"Commission approves Option C to help elderly resident bring temporary RV into compliance",1445,4818000,6263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c&start=4818&end=6263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c/thumbnail_4818000.jpg","/articles/6698056/Marion-County/Florida/Commission-approves-Option-C-to-help-elderly-resident-bring-temporary-RV-into-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698056-364f26e2bfdee46d6d8e7abfafd68104/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151811&Signature=mDzdIqiUq3hXlVI0VZ5xs2MyqP0C3WEcZAXSS~3ozg9s-W3PLmantcMu8y8NYsUELl998RhegASmhFKvehgqMzzi9zgaCPQVMO6vxcfUpX5N8fDuJlnzcHuiAG9nPLAKAgjD3mZEkxQeQrE0ATlbpVhHOgxSEJXRMJg7d6BzjDoVXfipcDnjNxR4t1tymz5ls~wTzZzafgWZRb~akUAbTz8MkNJACi2SakKBfB9U12w3QjxSCJNcjalfYz1TVPLnEDwmZ7lqKOfgEiSDJolYN6Jl3QWiEH~f5LKD8QgzfezYGLtHxjkh-f8BYoKc1jqMb58PNfLpHQs9mErXjMkLXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a staff-recommended housing pathway Jan. 21 to help a 70‑year‑old resident, identified in public comment as Aubrey Jacobs, whose condemned house led community volunteers to secure an RV for temporary shelter.

Neighbor Angie Clifton and Michael Peters told the board they and a group of community leaders secured a recreational vehicle and built a ramp so Jacobs could live safely while a longer-term plan was sought. Clifton said the RV “is not in compliance with Marion County code” and asked the board to approve Option C so Jacobs could enter the county’s housing placement program. Michael Peters described the resident as elderly, disabled and “on a fixed income” and said the volunteer effort is seeking a permanent housing solution.

After public comment and brief discussion, Commissioner Stone moved to approve the item identified on the agenda as 7.1.2 under Option C; Commissioner Zalick seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

What Option C does: County staff described Option C as the board’s authorization to permit the temporary RV arrangement to be addressed through the county’s housing placement process and to allow the property to move toward code compliance while the placement process proceeds. The board’s approval enables county staff to work directly with the community group handling temporary housing and to pursue placement options that may include the community housing placement program.

Why it matters: Petitioners said the resident has no family available to assist and is caring for a dog that belonged to her late husband. Neighbors said the resident lives on a fixed income (public comment reported it as under $16,000 per year) and that the volunteer group raised funds quickly to secure temporary housing and build accessibility improvements.

Board action: The board’s approval was recorded as unanimous on the motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Zalick. Commissioners and staff thanked the volunteers and asked staff to coordinate follow-up with the community group.

Ending: Commissioners congratulated the volunteers and directed staff to proceed with administrative steps to place the resident into the housing placement program and work on bringing the temporary RV into compliance.","After public comment from neighbors who organized short-term housing for an elderly resident living in an RV, the board approved Option C to place the resident into the county’s housing placement process and allow the temporary RV to become code-compliant.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698061,"Marion County adopts ordinance letting board permit alcohol at specified county properties",552,5556000,6108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c&start=5556&end=6108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c/thumbnail_5556000.jpg","/articles/6698061/Marion-County/Florida/Marion-County-adopts-ordinance-letting-board-permit-alcohol-at-specified-county-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698061-071e2b4ee7c082633b2ed2e814b014d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151811&Signature=GE~XPUc6fiuxS8OPh89vZ6bVAEPp8HfEGU1P6mXFgNoCwJa80j4fvdZJG6bfTLZ0cHtFahiNMxRyRg17V0llKH2-CVTXRi6GAcQDeZU14fEaMAQsIHo-GnxsuFHt6NfE2ZBuA-dpu3ny1wHvueS-y2ZrBEa7sPGIq6Rmf~yKUuo5kaydoONrgHX~x5WmngjGutzlUzbg7gIsnFJy~QEs89fm2j29Ytp0kdn-XwGLS85vQeAaZGqoUcz9X55QBEoyxmGnlXuRfMJCf-MDshKiVGd0TgQ17j~~HhAAWy7kbgqPzmlEvHk0YNWLmOatwMre7TQVbANZYb6nBMRdfM11sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 21 to amend two sections of the county code so the board can permit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages at specified county-owned or county-leased properties.

Chief Assistant County Attorney Dana Oleski told the board the changes amend Chapter 3 (alcoholic beverages) and Chapter 14 (Parks and Recreation) to add an exception allowing alcohol “as may be permitted by resolution of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.” The ordinance cleared a public hearing and a motion to adopt, made by Commissioner Alec Zalick and seconded by Commissioner James McLean, passed unanimously.

The board also considered a parallel resolution (handled under the consent agenda) that enumerates which county properties and events may receive case-by-case authorization and delegates limited approval authority to the county administrator and Parks and Recreation director. Commissioners later approved related consent items (agenda items 761, 762 and 764) that implement the resolution and adjusted one event name in section 11 of the resolution from “Road Builders Feast” to “Florida Feast.” That motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: County staff said the amendments let the board expand where alcohol may be allowed beyond the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (SELP) without changing countywide policy in an ad hoc fashion. Oleski told commissioners the proposed code language keeps possession and sale prohibited on county property except where the board authorizes it by resolution and that the parks code language mirrors that approach for parks.

What the ordinance does: The ordinance revises:
- Chapter 3, Section 3.5 — sale on county property (adds exception by board resolution);
- Chapter 14, Section 14-6 — possession in county parks (adds board-resolution exception and allows the resolution to address campground rules for campers at SELP campgrounds).

Board action and follow-up: The board adopted the ordinance in the public hearing and then approved the implementation resolution under the consent agenda. Commissioners and staff said the resolution also delegates routine approvals for events to staff (county administrator and Parks & Recreation director) so routine event approvals need not come back to the full board, while preserving the board’s discretion over policy.

Public comments and stakeholder concerns: During earlier discussion, longtime event organizers sought clarification about whether longstanding events would be affected; Parks Director Jim Couillard confirmed major long-running events (for example, the Southeast Pro Rodeo and Shriner rodeo and two other named community events) are being treated as grandfathered and would not face new fees or immediate changes under the new regime.

What remains: County staff and commissioners said implementing procedures and the resolution’s details would govern how event organizers apply for permission and how staff would approve delegated permits. The text of the board resolution listing permitted areas and the delegation is part of the consent-filed materials and will remain available in the county record.

Ending: The ordinance and implementing resolution passed unanimously. Commissioners directed staff to proceed with the delegated-process implementation in the resolution and to publish guidance for event organizers and campground users.","The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 21 approved changes to county code that allow the board to permit sale or consumption of alcohol at designated county properties and to delegate approvals for certain events, while preserving grandfathered community events.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6698043,"County reports completion of Hurricane Milton debris removal; expects FEMA reimbursement",207,10884000,11091000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c&start=10884&end=11091","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2135004-2b40163b2f75aec974c950bbdd906a9c/thumbnail_10884000.jpg","/articles/6698043/Marion-County/Florida/County-reports-completion-of-Hurricane-Milton-debris-removal-expects-FEMA-reimbursement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698043-934e8241996075126b79ae22eb41a5d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151811&Signature=E26DQDtM-hCa-TpNzeyzTCZO7puHwXjLM~sfeX5ve1c5pdLjfn7~3GvfbCcgj0WPff0RQfFtj7dY6cxsQ~4sCCVB4oKBIjIE-WqJWL6grsnIF5GEq9VI3GTTYj1McsItW5FvQ3e-Ctdrm7r4Js-gcBRk7uU2diwgP4qK0ycZ0nSmdgWUOOXlfQ0xxSS1y9~xCfVrp7YIE9K1NrVLmuYBSudy4tWrKZB0SnO9XQbxlv5PjM43bpFiBIRjLdLByT6LS5v30j5vGdluV-GFxEmdtRv58got1K-yz1CaA3aE7G3DzRhm2aif-iywHn6-5UEv4AqSIVRxTQKXrlgcIFzHRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County staff told commissioners Jan. 21 that the county’s contractor completed Hurricane Milton debris removal work on Jan. 11, one day ahead of the 90‑day schedule FEMA designated for initial removal.

County Engineer Stephen Cahoon reported 93,752 cubic yards of debris removed — an amount the county described as roughly equivalent to nearly 95,000 household-size appliances — and estimated approximately $2,160,000 in activities eligible for full FEMA reimbursement. The county identified a small amount of work (removal from five private communities where FEMA later determined no reimbursement would be provided) that will amount to an estimated worst-case $1,000 in non‑reimbursable costs.

Cahoon said all temporary debris sites have been closed and that staff compiled photographic evidence and records to support reimbursement requests. Solid Waste and county engineer staff will handle one-off follow-up requests and code‑enforcement issues where residents continue to place hurricane debris at rights-of-way.

The board recorded the informational update; no vote was required.

Ending: County staff said they expect full reimbursement for the eligible work and thanked vendor and county teams for completing the task ahead of schedule.","Marion County said contractors finished debris removal from Hurricane Milton on Jan. 11, clearing about 93,752 cubic yards; the county estimates roughly $2.16 million of reimbursable work and reports minimal non‑reimbursable costs.","actionData","errors"]

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